Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 01, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

About the Opportunity
Inkomoko is looking for Business Advisors to be based in our locations in Dadaab: Dadaab town, Hagadera, IFO and Dagahaley This position provides you with the opportunity to work directly with our entrepreneur clients in Inkomoko communities As a member of the Business Growth Services team this role will contribute to the direct impact of Kenyan micro and small entrepreneurs to create thriving communities

Specifically, the positions responsibilities include:
Responsibilities
CLIENT MOBILIZATION (10%)
• Identify and enroll entrepreneurs based on the criteria to be enrolled in the program
• Communicate program details to the community participants and confirm messages have been received
• Represent Inkomoko as an Ambassador, outreach to existing structures in the communities
• Advise on participants’ criteria to fit the culture and existing businesses in the community
• Communicate to Inkomoko leadership about any challenge faced by participants during program implementation

TRAINING (40%)
• Ensure that all the entrepreneurs in the program are informed and attend all the training
• Organize all the training logistics: printing training materials, setting up the training venue, recording attendance, and starting the training on time
• Provide the training using Inkomoko training materials in Somali, Kiswahili and English
• Review and advise the Senior trainer on necessary changes to the training modules
• Complete all the training programs in the due time and within budget

BUSINESS CONSULTING & CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (40%)
• The intake process for entrepreneurs, including baseline M&E and tracking in our electronic system
• Conducting monthly site visits to assess business need and opportunity
• Generate cash flow statements and profitability analyses with clients
• Provide informed, strategic, and realistic advice to help the client meet their objectives, or shift their objectives towards better sustainability/profitability
• Ongoing site visits to provide real-time advising to solve business changes and grow businesses
• Connect clients to other Inkomoko services, including training and access to finance
• Keep up-to-date the clients’ business information in an accurate manner
• Assist investment colleagues with investment applications, due diligence, and clients’ credit Payment

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES COORDINATION AND ADMINISTRATION (10%)
• Develop a good relationship with all partners and local authorities in Dadaab
• Provide weekly and monthly reports on time
• Represent Inkomoko in Dadaab stakeholder meetings
• Work closely with the Senior Business Development Advisor and Senior Trainer to organize community activities
• Assist Inkomoko staff with all in-county communications
• Make sure activities in the community are done in a timely manner
• Assist the M&E team with surveys and data collection in Dadaab
• Provide administrative support as needed
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• Digital literacy (basic IT skills for Microsoft office, Excel, PPT)
• Relationship skills (coaching, listening, empathy, trust)
• Fluency and Excellent communicator to audiences in English, Swahili, Somali highly desirable
• Basic understanding and interest of micro and small businesses
• Show personal drive, initiative and learning agility
• Strong financial and accounting skills; familiarity with business financial policies in Kenya
• Flexible and able to deliver results under pressure
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Shows perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills
• Outgoing and Social
• Honest and professional
• University education/or currently pursuing Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or any other relevant field
• Must be based in the respective location
• Access to a smartphone 24/7 is a plus
• The Candidate should not be employed by any other organization currently

What You'll Get
This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization Our compensation includes both a great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:
• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region
• Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth
• Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
• Favorable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

If you have matching qualifications for the role, please submit your cover letter and CV + your preferred location

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